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Florida Mother Accused of Arson, Wax Torture on Daughters
18 Aug
Summary
- Mother arrested for setting house fire with daughters inside.
- Videos show mother pouring hot wax on children's hands.
- Charges include arson, child abuse, and neglect.
A Florida mother, Meliza Campos-Sanchez, 26, has been arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree arson, child abuse, and child neglect. The charges stem from an incident on August 16, 2026, where authorities responded to a reported kitchen fire at her Miami home. Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set.
According to arrest affidavits, Campos-Sanchez posted videos on Instagram showing her pouring melted candle wax onto her daughters' hands and igniting clothing on the kitchen floor. Her husband reported marital issues and previous concerns about his wife's well-being. The eldest daughter corroborated the events, describing how her mother set clothes on fire and later poured hot wax on them.
Campos-Sanchez was taken to a hospital due to sedation and later transported to jail. The children were taken into their father's custody. The home sustained minor fire damage. This incident occurred recently, with the mother being arrested on August 17, 2026.
